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Research Journal of Medical Sciences

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Analysing Serum Sodium Levels Among Children Admitted with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in a Tertiary Hospital Setting

Hardev R. Mori, Uday Chandrapalsing Rajput, Saurabh Mutha and Arvind Kucha
Page: 396-400 | Received 25 Nov 2023, Published online: 16 Dec 2023

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Abstract

Respiratory infections affecting the lower respiratory tract, situated beneath the larynx, encompass various conditions such as pneumonia, wheeze‐associated lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), bronchiolitis and empyema. This study sought to ascertain the prevalence of hyponatremia in children, with a particular focus on exploring potential electrolyte imbalances in those experiencing severe pneumonia and evaluating their clinical outcomes. A retrospective descriptive enrolled children aged between 1 month and 5 years exhibiting signs and symptoms of LRTI. The severity of hyponatremia was compared across different types of pneumonia and other lower respiratory tract infections based on radiographic findings. Data collection included information on hospital stay duration in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or ward, the necessity for oxygen and ventilator support, mechanical ventilation duration and the final patient outcome in terms of complications, discharge and mortality. The assessment of hyponatremia’s impact on morbidity and mortality in pneumonia patients was compared to patients with normonatremia. The study revealed an equal distribution of patients between the hyponatremia and normonatremia groups, with a male predominance. Significantly higher incidence of hyponatremia was observed among patients diagnosed with pneumonia compared to those with empyema and bronchiolitis. However, the study did not identify a significant association between hyponatremia and adverse clinical outcomes. We found a higher incidence of hyponatremia in children with lower respiratory tract infections, particularly in those with pneumonia compared toDecember 19, 2023 other lower respiratory tract infections. Notably, hyponatremia did not exhibit a significant impact on patient outcomes.

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Hardev R. Mori, Uday Chandrapalsing Rajput, Saurabh Mutha and Arvind Kucha. Analysing Serum Sodium Levels Among Children Admitted with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in a Tertiary Hospital Setting.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.12.396.400
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